North Korea successfully tested a new tactical ballistic missile, capable of carrying a 4.5-ton super-large warhead, state news agency KCNA reported this week. It said the test of the new tactical ballistic missile, Hwasongpho-11 Da-4.5, was conducted with a simulated heavy warhead to verify flight stability and accuracy but did not elaborate on the nature of the simulated warhead.
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Hungary has taken over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) for six months, with focus on enhancing EU competitiveness. Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced the creation of "Patriots for Europe," a new far-right alliance, in the European Parliament.
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Russia issued a permanent entry ban on 99 Canadian citizens as a countermeasure, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. “Russia imposes a permanent entry ban on 99 Canadian citizens, who are involved in the elaboration and implementation of Ottawa’s anti-Russia policies, as a countermeasure." The Ministry added that the ban was not targeted at ordinary Canadian people.
